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40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Net-a-porter and Mr Porter Celebrate the Hamptons Summer Season at the Parrish Art Museum
Net-a-porter and Mr Porter know how to deliver style out east. On Wednesday night, the luxury retailer group (which offers premier delivery in the Hamptons through Labor Day) brought an intimate crowd to Watermill, N.Y., for an al fresco dinner at the Parrish Art Museum. The occasion? Summertime.Louis Vuitton Hosts Garden Party in East Hampton Guests walked alongside the museum’s exterior and congregated in a clearing within the museum’s expansive meadow, where a vintage cocktail truck served up spicy margaritas and Hugo Spritzes. Net-a-porter interim chief executive officer and president Alison Loehnis posed with guests like Mickey Sumner and Thomas Doherty...
Changes in the works for iconic street in Noank
GROTON, CT (WFSB) - Changes could be coming to the iconic Main Street in the Noank village of Groton. Locals have said that they are long overdue. “The consensus is I think most people in town really want to preserve the character of Noank,” said Andrew Blacker, owner, Carson’s Store.
Mets All-Star suffers concerning injury during his season debut
What appeared to be a routine out Friday proved costly for the New York Mets and the team’s starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Senga was making his 2024 season debut against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. The right-hander had dealt with a serious right shoulder injury throughout the first half of the... The post Mets All-Star suffers concerning injury during his season debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former York inmate behind push for positive thinking
Jul. 26—GROTON — Carol Belli doesn't want to say anything negative about the 60 days she spent as an inmate at York Correctional Institution for striking and killing an elderly couple while driving in Mystic. Instead, the retired educator created the nonprofit Road Signs for Life organization to distribute inspirational posters to inmates. Within a few months of her April 2023 departure from ...
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
Mets trade for former Astros champion pitcher
The New York Mets continue to load up on experienced arms. Andy Martino of SportsNet New York reported on Friday that the Mets are trading for reliever Ryne Stanek in a deal with the Seattle Mariners. Minor-league outfielder Rhylan Thomas is going back to Seattle as part of the trade. Stanek, 33, is a seasoned... The post Mets trade for former Astros champion pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
3 ex-employees of N.J. law school admit stealing $1.3M from university
Three former employees of Seton Hall Law School have pleaded guilty to a $1.3 million scheme to defraud the university, authorities said. The trio admitted to a wide-ranging scam that included asking vendors to pay them directly, purchasing hundreds of thousands dollars worth of gift cards and forming a shell company to bill the university for services never rendered, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday.
Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
The Controversial Celine Dion Moment That Caused Fans to Protest
One of the most enduring debates of Celine Dion’s career is simply a matter of taste as to whether someone enjoys her distinct voice or not, but in 2023, a new controversial Celine Dion moment caused fans to protest in the streets after what many fans perceived to be a major snub of the singer.
WNET Group Acquires Montauk Radio Station 88.7 FM
A new, improved radio station is coming to Montauk. The WNET Group announced Tuesday it has acquired WEER 88.7 and is repurposing it as an extension of WLIW-FM. The new signal will extend to Montauk and parts of southern CT and RI. “WLIW-FM has taken another step forward in our...
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